Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipe

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This pumpkin dessert recipe is made with just three simple ingredients: fresh pumpkin, sugar, and chopped walnuts. The pumpkin is left to rest with the sugar before baking, then cooks in its own juices until soft, tender, and coated in a glossy syrup.

Two pieces of honey roasted pumpkin topped with chopped walnuts and served on a blue ceramic plate.

There is no butter, cream, or complicated preparation involved, making this an easy baked pumpkin dessert for fall and winter. Serve it slightly warm for a softer texture or chilled when you want the pieces to feel a little firmer.

If you enjoy warmly spiced fall baking, try my Pumpkin Bread Recipe next. My Moist Carrot Cake Loaf is another easy bake filled with warm flavors and nuts.

For something sweeter to serve alongside coffee, these Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy, while my Creamy Chocolate Pudding Cups make an easy chilled dessert.

Ingredients
How to Make Pumpkin Dessert
FAQs
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Ingredients

How to Make Pumpkin Dessert

Peel the pumpkin and cut it into thick rectangular pieces.
Arrange the pumpkin pieces in a single layer in a baking dish.
Scatter sugar over the pumpkin.

Four-step collage showing fresh pumpkin being sliced, arranged in a glass baking dish, sprinkled with sugar, and covered with plastic wrap. — Slice the fresh pumpkin, arrange it in a baking dish, sprinkle with sugar, and cover before cooking.

Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
Unwrap and roast in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) until pumpkin is soft and glazed.
When ready, take out of the oven and leave to cool.
Serve topped with chopped walnuts.

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FAQs

Can I reduce the sugar ?

Yes, you can cut it back slightly depending how naturally sweet the pumpkin is.

Is water or butter called for in this dessert ?

No, the pumpkin is cooked in its own juices and sugar.

Can you make pumpkin dessert ahead of time ?

Yes, this dessert is very good refrigerated and the flavors taste delicious the next day.

Can I Make It Without Walnuts?

Absolutely.
Leave them off completely or replace them with chopped pistachios, almonds, or pecans.

How Should I Store Pumpkin Dessert?

Store the cooled pumpkin dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
See the FoodSafety.gov cold food storage guidance for additional storage information.

What Is the Best Pumpkin for This Dessert?

Choose a firm cooking pumpkin with flavorful flesh.
Smaller pie pumpkins are generally sweeter than large carving pumpkins, according to University of Minnesota Extension.
Avoid using a very watery or stringy pumpkin if possible.

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